Tag Archives: Tembagapura blog

Back in the Driver’s Seat (on the Wrong Side)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Kriste Rose

After twenty-one days of being without a vehicle, Chris is driving again! On Thursday, he took and passed jobsite’s mandatory driving test. Today, he’s driving a Toyota Troop Carrier. It’s not his Jeep Rubicon, but it’s a formidable substitute with … Continue reading →

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Bananas and Stars

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kriste Rose

The grocery store sells little banana bunches that look like they were just whacked off a tree with a machete. The heavily laden, wide spread bundles of 3″ bananas hang tightly on rigid stems in formal, and sometimes oddly shaped … Continue reading →

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Mt. Zaagkam International School (MZIS)

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Kriste Rose

The girls started school this week! They are attending Mt. Zaagkam International School (MZIS). MZIS is a very small school that operates exclusively for expatriates working for PTFI. It is owned and completely funded by the company, and is a … Continue reading →

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About this Blog

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Kriste Rose

This summer our family made a once in a lifetime decision to move 7,693 miles away from home. We will be moving to Tembagapura, Indonesia. Tembagapura is an isolated jungle town nestled in the Papua Jayawijaya Mountains above Timika. It is a self-sufficient community structured to support Freeport … Continue reading →

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